Holiday Inn Southend by IHG  

In Southend-on-Sea, a short hop from the seafront and the town's iconic pier. About 3 km from the city centre and a 4-minute walk to the airport train station with direct services to London Liverpool Street in under an hour. Nearby highlights include Adventure Island, Rollacity, Roots Hall Stadium and Southend University Hospital—an easy pick for families and airport travellers with park-and-stay options.

A contemporary, naturally lit hotel with modern, warm décor and rooftop views. Rooms are air‑conditioned and soundproofed, with Standard, Superior (super-king beds), Executive and Family options—some with sofa beds and a pillow menu. Expect simple in-room comforts like TV and shower, plus family-friendly touches throughout.

Rooftop restaurant and bar, a laid-back lounge and a hotel café keep the vibe social. Mini gym/fitness centre, 24-hour room service, free Wi‑Fi, onsite parking and lift access cover the basics. Guest services include laundry, dry cleaning, car hire and safe-deposit boxes—plus park-and-stay parking packages for airport travellers.

Naturally lit, state-of-the-art meeting rooms and a 5th-floor boardroom make the hotel an events hub. A business centre and flexible event facilities accommodate conferences, meetings and weddings for larger groups.

Rooftop restaurant serving modern British dishes with runway and countryside views. Grab a coffee in the lounge or a snack in the café, and enjoy 24-hour room service when you want to dine in. Family-friendly options include kids-stay-and-eat-free offers.